Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. Growing too fast kills many new ventures, due to staffing costs, inventory, and funding delays. Gather your resources before scaling the business.

Technical Review 329

Technical Review Merger Software Review Acquisition 329

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. At any rate, “buzz-worthy” and “viral” are marketing illusions that cost big money to create, and these are only the beginning. Seed viral activity. Marty Zwilling.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From the next generation of AI solutions, and revolutionary software engineering solutions to cost-saving consumer solutions, heres a list of 10 breakout innovation trends and companies to watch out for in 2025. This on-demand hydration method ensures plants receive adequate moisture for up to two weeks without the risk of overwatering.

Artificial Inteligence 99

Artificial Inteligence Engineer Software Software Engineering 99

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Whether its a missed order update, slow response times, or errors in manual processes, the cost of these inefficiencies can be significant. Moreover, delays increase operational costs. Despite the evident benefits, some startups hesitate to adopt ERP solutions due to perceived costs or complexity.

Artificial Inteligence 144

Artificial Inteligence Customer Technical Review Operations 144

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

The distributed model draws on a diverse pool, helps manage costs, and captures regional insights and focus necessary to win local customers. Even consumers here in the US are demanding a more responsible approach. Manage risk – don’t just “move fast and break things.”

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Global Silicon Valley Marketing Indonesia 345

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Especially if you are a first-time business owner, the payback for this initiative is well worth the effort and cost. Unfortunately, I see too many new entrepreneurs who let their passion for a new idea or invention blind them to the stark realities of customer need, opportunity size, or pricing and cost implications.

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Advisory Board Bandwidth Cofounder Technical Review 356

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2025

The beauty of MSPs is that you can work with them ongoing or for one-off projects like this, making them highly cost-effective. A pop-up message demanding payment to unlock your computer most definitely is. Your team shouldn’t need to decipher cryptic notes or rely on institutional knowledge that lives solely in your head.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review San Francisco Security Database 157

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2020

Self-demanding beats boss-demanding every time. Everyone loves the subscription model, since transaction costs exclude the cost of acquiring a new customer. Creativity requires constructive conflict, a willingness to collaborate, dealing with failure, and boundless iteration. Startup successes are never perfect.

Technical Review 324

Technical Review Entrepreneur Due Diligence Business Model 324

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

The distributed model draws on a diverse pool, helps manage costs, and captures regional insights and focus necessary to win local customers. Even consumers here in the US are demanding a more responsible approach. Manage risk – don’t just “move fast and break things.”

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Acting as the bridge between shippers and carriers, freight brokers ensure that goods are moved efficiently and cost-effectively. Understanding the Role of a Freight Broker The role of a freight broker is integral to the logistics and transportation industries.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

Here are a few specifics on how to be part of the solution, without the costs, rather than part of the problem: Put a personal face and address on your site; don’t hide behind an “info” email address. But that is just the beginning of the opportunity to provide or take advantage of the new power and tools on the Internet.

Technical Review 342

Technical Review Customer Social Network Software Review 342

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Many entrepreneurs I have mentored make big mistakes in this area, by hiring low-cost friends and family, with minimal skills or training, and expecting them to have the same work ethic , passion, and business knowledge as the founder. In addition, you can reduce to soft costs of mentoring, relationship building, and socializing.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Employee 308

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

It provides an avenue to leverage expert SEO expertise without the associated cost and complexity of in-house operations. White label SEO services can be customized to fit client demands, including local SEO, technical audits, content marketing, and link building.

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SEO Search Engineer Retention 88

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right. Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even. Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” Nail the go-to-market strategy.

Angel Investor 359

Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator Business Model 359

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Airbnb’s availability as a marketplace and its aggregation of substantial consumer demand has actually meant certain forms of lodging have been newly built or converted into rooms for the primary purpose of listing on Airbnb. Additionally Airbnb charges both sides of the booking (guest & host) a separate service fee.

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North America IPO Prospectus Europe 401

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” If possible, quantify these in non-technical business terms, such as dollars saved or replacement costs over time. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Description of the business entity you plan to form.

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Business Plan Product Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 423

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

According to National Venture Capital Association statistics , only 16% of venture-backed startups recently used this alternative, due to high liability concerns, demanding shareholders, and high costs. Most experts don’t recommend this approach as your default strategy anymore. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

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Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

High User Acquisition Costs: The landscape for acquiring new users has become increasingly complex and expensive. The flattening of the mobile adoption curve and Apple’s deprecation of its Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) have elevated customer acquisition costs significantly.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

I see entrepreneurs every day who are trying to change the world with a new idea, and startups that are trying to survive their hyper-growth phase by changing processes to meet demand. Ask yourself, “If I were an investor, would I support this effort, given the costs and promised returns?” Just because Google sales hit $1.5

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Metrics Technical Review Leadership Framework 387

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

At Amazon, Jeff Bezos leads a relentless drive to invent dramatic new ways to delight customers, not waiting for customer demands or competitors to show the way. For example, when delivery costs and delays were still a major online sales hurdle, Amazon Prime membership was invented to offer free next day shipping.

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Global Marketing Technical Review Algorithm 308

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

INTERACTIVE CHART “ Average Cost of Hard Drive Storage per Gigabyte 1980-2014” Human Progress. The goal is to meet its local chip demand by 2030. Moore’s Law & the Global Semiconductor Industry. Lee Bell, “ What is Moore’s Law? WIRED Explains the Theory that Defined the Tech Industry ” WIRED , Aug. Oppenheimer , Dec.

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Technical Review Taiwan Technology Silicon Valley 407

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Customers today demand products and services personalized or tailored to local needs with embedded quality of life services. The cost of entrepreneur entry is at an all-time low. Government bail-outs do not promote innovation. These companies usually end up going extinct, like Lehman Brothers, WorldCom, and Enron.

Artificial Inteligence 315

Artificial Inteligence Offshore Merger Technical Review 315

The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Statistically, startups face a 21% likelihood of failure during their initial year , with common challenges including financial difficulties, competitive pressures, and misalignment with market demands. Prioritize modules based on your most immediate business needs to manage costs and complexity.

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Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Operations 158

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The mobile IV therapy sector presents a unique chance for entrepreneurs to meet increasing consumer demand for convenient healthcare solutions. Managing Costs and Pricing for Profitability Financial management is a cornerstone of any successful business, and mobile IV therapy ventures are no exception.

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Mobile United States Technical Review Business Model 97

Rembrandt Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Your phone rings, online purchases flood your inbox, and you hire more people to keep up with the growing demand. But the good news is that you can start selling more and reach your year-end goals cost-effectively… even if you are in a nightmare situation right now due to COVID-19 repercussions, employee turnover, overdue bills, and more.

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Sales Social Media Analytics Public Relations 246

The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses with vehicle fleets are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. Properly managing a fleet can not only help businesses reduce costs but also improve customer satisfaction, increase employee safety, and promote environmental sustainability.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Management Software Review 157

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

As Southeast Asia drives ahead with digitisation, its eagerness and receptiveness to emerging technologies have encouraged the rising adoption of digital finance and the growing demand for re-skilling the workforce in digital technologies such as blockchain. .

Asia 290

Asia Technical Review Technology Singapore 290

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2023

Self-demanding beats boss-demanding every time. Everyone loves the subscription model, since transaction costs exclude the cost of acquiring a new customer. Creativity requires constructive conflict, a willingness to collaborate, dealing with failure, and boundless iteration. Startup successes are never perfect.

Technical Review 229

Technical Review Due Diligence Business Model Demand 229

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key Roles & Costs: CMO, Marketing Director, or VP of Marketing Monthly Cost : $15,363 - $29,732 Pros : You get a seasoned marketing expert who’s fully dedicated to your business. Cons : The cost is high, and for many small businesses, it’s just not practical. Cons : Costs add up quickly.

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Small Business Hiring Marketing Jordan 80

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In other words, how do you recognize the challenges that really need your leadership , versus the less critical demands that seem to always bubble to the top? As United Airlines found out a few years ago, delays in addressing customer or vendor problems can cost you more in a single day than many companies make in a year.

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Leadership Founder Salary Demand 301

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Expecting to access a seamless digital experience on demand is more like a value. Customers today demand a superior digital experience. REASON 2: You Need to Gain the Efficiencies to Be Cost-Competitive. Digital is no longer just a ‘need’ for customers. If this describes you, is it truly necessary to change? Most likely yes.

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Valuation Technical Review Revenue Operations 264

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2020

What you don’t expect is to feel out of control , or to always be fighting the many demands for your time. Of course, most of you expect that raising money will be difficult, as well as staving off competitors, and handling that occasional toxic customer. Cheaper in the beginning can be more costly in the long run.

Entrepreneur 306

Entrepreneur Due Diligence Startup Acquisition 306

Steve Blank

APRIL 1, 2020

Any place with a fixed cost that relies on foot traffic will come under pressure. Cut costs to stay alive for 24 months. Payroll costs/other variable costs. With more work from home happening, all of these services will see increased demand from companies. How many months of cash do you have? External Assessment.

South Korea 334

South Korea Salary Business Model China 334

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

The main reasons are: Ever-evolving Customer Base: From mobile phones to customised gadgets, from televisions to Desktop Computers, the consumer base is getting more diverse and assorted, with different age groups, genders, ethnicities, and races demanding different products and services.

Operations 158

Operations Management Software Review Technical Review 158

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The measures to prevent the spreading of the virus induced a global reduction of the travel demand. In this way, we can reduce the time spent in commuting, reduce the environmental impact of our activity, optimize living costs and improve our work-life balance. It was a surreal situation with over one billion people confined at home.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review United States China Cofounder 278

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Key Takeaways The senior living industry is booming: With the aging population driving demand, senior living marketers must differentiate themselves from the crowded market. Train your AI models at twice the speed and less than half of the cost of other clouds. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

Marketing 90

Marketing Technical Review Differentiation Sales 90

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

However, amidst increasing competition and fluctuating market conditions, maximizing profit margins in this self-storage business sector demands a strategic approach. Streamlining processes and incorporating cost-saving measures are essential components of this strategy.

Security 147

Security Technical Review Operations Revenue 147